Calaveras Planning Coalition Issues Position Paper On Commercial Cannabis Cultivation

Calaveras Planning Coalition Issues Position Paper On  Commercial Cannabis Cultivation

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Planning Coalition, a consortium of groups and individuals interested in planning and land use issues in Calaveras County, has issued a Position Paper on the issues concerning legalized commercial cannabis cultivation. Although “reasonable minds may disagree,” the Position Paper says that the Coalition ‘agreed that it would be best if the […]

Traffic Update….Head On Collision Near Hwy 49 & Ridge Road, Vehicle Off Mountain Ranch Road

Traffic Update….Head On Collision Near Hwy 49 & Ridge Road, Vehicle Off Mountain Ranch Road

Sutter Creek, CA….CHP is reporting a multi-vehicle head on collision on Hwy 49 and Ridge Road. There is also a vehicle off the roadway on Mountain Ranch Road. Please use caution in these areas.. Incident: 00307 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: UPPER Lat/Lon: 38.378432 -120.802394 Close Detail Information 7:57 […]

Caltrans Encourages Public To Share The Road, Arrive Alive

Caltrans Encourages Public To Share The Road, Arrive Alive

Eureka, CA…In this latest Caltrans News Flash, spokesperson Myles Cochrane talks about Caltrans’ “Share the Road, Arrive Alive” public safety campaign, which encourages pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to practice safe behaviors while traveling on or near California’s roadways. The campaign’s website, http://arrivealivenow.org, hosts public service announcement videos, radio spots, safety tips, and educational materials to […]

Arnold CHS Thrift Invites You To Celebrate Their Anniversary

Arnold CHS Thrift Invites You To Celebrate Their Anniversary

Arnold, CA…Join Arnold CHS Thift Store in celebrating their 7 year anniversary. The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Stores is to raise funds that support an excellent quality of life for the animals of Calaveras County. All Thrift Store proceeds go directly toward our mission of helping animals. We seek to involve and […]

Senator Gaines Disappointed In Signing Of Senate Bill 1146

Senator Gaines Disappointed In Signing Of Senate Bill 1146

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today issued the following statement regarding Governor Brown’s signing of Senate Bill 1146 (Lara), a bill that discriminates against all religious-based universities and infringes their ability to ensure faith-based practices are upheld on campus, undermining the concrete right of religious freedom guaranteed in the First Amendment. “We are heading […]

Senator Gaines Earns Perfect Score On Behalf Of Small Businesses

Senator Gaines Earns Perfect Score On Behalf Of Small Businesses

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced that he has received a perfect score from the National Federation of Independent Business/California (NFIB/CA) for their 2016 Legislative Voting Record. “The NFIB/CA has a 70 year history of advocating for small business owners, and as a small business owner myself and a legislator, I am honored […]

Office Of The Governor & California Museum Announce The 10th Class Of California Hall Of Fame Inductees

Office Of The Governor & California Museum Announce The 10th Class Of California Hall Of Fame Inductees

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown, along with the California Museum, announced the 10th class of inductees to the California Hall of Fame today. The newest class of inspirational individuals will join 96 Californians previously inducted for exemplifying California’s spirit of innovation. The 10th class of California Hall of […]

Aoife O’Donovan Comes To The Black Bart Playhouse

Aoife O’Donovan Comes To The Black Bart Playhouse

Murphys, CA…Join us on Friday November, 11th at the Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys to experience the musical talents of Aoife O’Donovan. Critically lauded Aoife O’Donovan, who “has one of those beautiful, breathy, so-intimate-it’s-almost-anonymous voices,” (Washington Post) and who “recalls the Americana delicacy of Alison Krauss but with a far spookier and more fanciful feel,” […]

1st Annual Search & Rescue Mud Run

1st Annual Search & Rescue Mud Run

Tuolumne, CA…Join Search and Rescue for the 1st Annual SAR Mud Run!! October 15th, contact the Sheriff’s Office for details. Running, obstacles, mud, ribs, and a great cause! The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping peace and order while protecting lives and property. We promote positive partnerships with the public we serve, our […]

CHP Sonora On Fatality On New Priest Grade

CHP Sonora On Fatality On New Priest Grade

Groveland, CA…On October 2, 2016, just after 10 AM, 59 year old Riverbank resident, Billy Trabucco was driving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup westbound on State Route 120 approaching Grizzly Road at an unknown rate of speed. Trabucco failed to negotiate a right curve in the roadway and drove across the eastbound lane of traffic and […]

Summerville Was Briefly On Lockdown

Summerville Was Briefly On Lockdown

Tuolumne, CA…Summerville High School was on a brief lockdown due to an enraged student threatening staff. There was no threat to students and the responsible left the campus. The lock down has been lifted and the Sheriff’s Deputies are out with the student.

It’s National 4H Week October 2nd-8th

It’s National 4H Week October 2nd-8th

Mountain Ranch, CA…Meet your Local Mountain Ranch 4H Club Friday October 7th 3-6pm at Senders Market. Since 4‑H began more than 100 years ago, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. The 4‑H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities […]

Drugs & Weapons Seized In Angels Camp

Drugs & Weapons Seized In Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…On 10-03-16, at approximately 9:10 PM, an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department was on patrol when he noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the 1600 block of Finnegan Lane. When the officer made contact with the occupants he could smell the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed […]

Swing By The 5th Annual “Wines On Main”

Swing By The 5th Annual “Wines On Main”

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 5th Annual Wines on Main on October 22, 2016 from 3pm till 6pm on Main Street in San Andreas. This event is sponsored by the Chamber Champions Mark Twain Medical Center, Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Sonora Regional Medical Center, Hunt & Sons, Cal Tel, […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 3rd

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 3rd

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, October 3, 2016 00:32 Traffic Stop 1610030002 Officer initiated activity at S Main St/Mark Twain Rd, City of Angels. . Disposition: Report Taken. 00:49 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1610030003 Officer initiated activity at […]

Sensational Salsa Class

Sensational Salsa Class

San Andreas, CA…Saturday, October 8th SENSATIONAL SALSAS. 10:00am to 12noon. Free. Photo by Popo Le Chien Spice up any meal or snack with your own homemade salsa. Learn how to make traditional salsas using your tomatoes, peppers and onions; smokey salsas using dried chipotle chiles and tomatillos; and fresh fruit salsa. You will learn how […]

Local Wines And musicians Featured At Foothill Conservancy Fall Harvest Celebration

Local Wines And musicians Featured At Foothill Conservancy Fall Harvest Celebration

Sutter Creek, CA…Foothill Conservancy invites all to celebrate this year’s bountiful foothill fall harvest on Sunday, October 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Feist Wines’ new indoor and outdoor tasting room at 15 Eureka Street in Sutter Creek. All proceeds will support Foothill Conservancy’s Mokelumne River and watershed conservation efforts. Guests will enjoy wood-fired […]

DUI Saturation Patrol Nets Two Arrests

DUI Saturation Patrol Nets Two Arrests

Angels Camp, CA…On 09-30-16 officers from the Angels Camp Police Department conducted special DUI enforcement, looking for impaired drivers. Two arrests were made for driving under the influence. Richard M. Dunstan, a 43 year old Jamestown resident was arrested at approximately 10:40 PM, near the intersection of S. Main Street and Murphys Grade Road. Later […]

Vernon Ratkovich

Angels Camp, CA…Few people go thought life being recognized for such simple things as driving down the road in a milk truck or riding a bicycle though town, but then few people were like Vernon Ratkovich. Vernon was a home grown son of Angels Camp who left an impact on many. Ask any long time […]

Boogie Woogie Over To SRT’s Bulwark Of A Basement

Boogie Woogie Over To SRT’s Bulwark Of A Basement

Columbia, CA…The Church Basement Ladies return to the Sierra Repertory’s Fallon House Theatre October 14 through November 27 in A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement. Directed by original Sierra Rep church lady Becky Saunders, the production will feature a brand new cast along with upbeat, fun new songs and story. The year is 1960, and […]

Two Traffic Stops By Angels Camp Police Net Two Illegal Firearms.

Two Traffic Stops By Angels Camp Police Net Two Illegal Firearms.

Angle Camp, CA…Recently, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department have removed firearms from two different individuals, on two different traffic stops. The first incident occurred on 09-26-16, when Anthony R. Jones, a 32 year old Modesto resident, was stopped for not having a front license plate on his vehicle. Jones provided the officer with […]

Calaveras County Hosts “Drop The Drugs” Day

Calaveras County Hosts “Drop The Drugs” Day

Calaveras County, CA…The next Calaveras County “Drop the Drugs” event is coming up on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9am-1pm at two locations in the county. “Drop the Drugs” sites are the parking lots at: Calaveras County Office of Education, Angels Camp (next to Calaveras Lumber) Toyon Middle School, between San Andreas and Valley Springs […]